PROLONGED OFF PERIODS
If the appliance is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as
follows:
1� Disconnect from the mains supply�
2� Clean and dry the inside (see “Cleaning and maintenance”)�
3� Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from
building up while the appliance is not in use�
NOTES FOR USE
Do clean and defrost your appliance regularly�
Do check contents of the compartments every so often�
Do store commercially prepared food in accordance with the
instructions given on the packets�
Do choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly
clean before freezing it�
Do wrap all food in food quality polythene bags or air tight con-
tainers and make sure any air is excluded�
Do Not store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your
freezer� It is designed for the freezing of edible foodstuffs only�
Do Not consume food which has been frozen for an excessive
length of time�
Do Not leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the
appliance more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation�
Do Not use sharp objects such as knives to remove the ice from
the appliance� Only use a plastic scraper�
Do Not put hot food into the appliance� Let it cool down to room
temperature�
Do Not put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbon-
ated liquids into the freezer as they may burst�
Do Not give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the
freezer as the low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on the lips�
Do Not try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be
eaten within 24 hours or cooked and re-frozen�
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
1� Set the thermostat knob to the off position (0) then unplug
the appliance�
2� Remove the food�
3� Push upward to remove the light shield�
4� Unscrew the bulb and screw a new bulb of the same shape
same power (230V-10W E14 base)�
5� Attach the light shield�
Cleaning
1� Unplug the appliance�
2� Remove all substances�
3� Clean the inside and outside walls with a clean sponge or
soft cloth using warm water or 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of
soda to 1�2 liters of water�
4� Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth�
If the appliance is not to be used for a long period of time then it
is recommended to remove all the food stuff, clean the inside of
the appliance and leave the door open to allow the air to circulate
thus avoiding unpleasant odors�
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